We at Volocopter are pioneers in the development of electrical air taxis that take off and land vertically (eVTOLs). We bring Urban Air Mobility to life, by establishing air taxis in addition to current transportation options in megacities globally. Our aim is to offer affordable on-demand air taxi services and save people time by flying them safely to their destination. In 2011 we performed the first-ever piloted flight of a purely electrical multicopter and have since showcased numerous public flights with our full-scale Volocopter (www.volocopter.com).

Your Role

You are an experienced structural dynamics engineer and have demonstrated experience in airframe dynamics of rotorcrafts. You are aware of the requirement for multidisciplinary stability analysis (aerodynamics, flight control) and know respective analysis methods. Within a highly motivated multi-disciplinary team you will work closely with aerodynamicists, flight control experts, structural designers, and analysts to provide dynamic analysis to support the aircraft development and certification process.

Your tasks

• Preparation, execution, and interpretation of structural dynamics computations of the aircraft
• Structural dynamic and aeroelastic analysis to demonstrate compliance with certification requirements
• Develop and perform system – airframe interaction analysis
• Definition of the test plan to generate the required validation database
• Validation of structural dynamics models and tools based on test results (GVT, ground, and flight tests)
• Data analysis and interpretation for identification of aircraft vibration environments
• Collaborate with other teams to provide aircraft level structural dynamics information
• Develop standardized analysis and reporting tools
• Prepare compliance demonstration documents for the certification process of the aircraft 

• Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree (MSc, Ph.D.)
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in the field of rotorcraft airframe dynamics
• Knowledge of rotorcraft airframe dynamics including aeroelastic effects
• Experience with model validation process based on test data (GVT, flight test)
• Demonstrated experience with FEM methods and tools
• Proficiency in Nastran, Femap, Matlab, and Python
• Previous involvement in type certification processes is desired
• Structured way of working and a high sense of accountability

• Volocopter offers a fast-growing high-tech working environment with a supreme network of investors and partners.  
• Working at Volocopter, you will have personal accountability, be able to grow, and have unique learning opportunities, based on your personal strengths. 
• Volocopter offers flexible working time, short lines of communication, flat structures, and a great team spirit. Moreover, we offer an attractive salary package. 
• Our office in Bruchsal offers an inspiring working environment with modern workspaces, comfortable networking areas, a rooftop terrace for evening BBQs and free meals and drinks. 
• To build our excellent team we welcome all qualified people regardless of ethnicity, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. Our international team will be happy to give you a warm welcome and help you with your relocation where applicable. 

Our differences make us stronger. At Volocopter, we value equal opportunity, trust, and the voice of each of our employees. As change-makers in air mobility, we believe that changing the world starts within each of our teams. We are committed to driving innovation by celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone is treated equally and respectfully, regardless of our different backgrounds and roles in the company.